Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur 176 062.
1Present address: CSK HPKV, Regional Research Station, Bajaura 175125.
The investigation was designed to explore the possibility of identifying some lines/crosses of maize (Zea mays L.) suitable to germinate and strive well under moisture stress conditions. Ten crosses showed high field emergence. Few crosses also depicted high seed vigour. High seed density was directly associated with high field emergence. The parents performing better for different seed traits and tests also contributed for better field emergence in the crosses.
Maize, vigour, accelerated aging test, osmotic stress test, field emergence
